1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__ 1948; Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Dean Clyde Elledge; age 29; born in Hayes, NC; widowed; living at Gilliam, WV; married on 12 May 1948
at Welch, WV; Pearl Bailey; age 21; born at Big Four, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Haymeadow Baptist Church Cemetery, Hays, Wilkes Co, NC; submitted by
Debbie; 18 Mar 2014.
Dean Clyde Elledge; born 17 Jun 1918 in NC; died 29 Nov 1982 in Statesville, Iredell Co, NC; buried here;
double headstone photo shown with wife, Pearl Bailey; "TOGETHER FOREVER".
(No death date listed for her. She may not be buried here)
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__ 1948; Page 316; WV Archives Web Site.
Dean Clyde Elledge; age 29; born in Hayes, NC; widowed; living at Gilliam, WV; married on 12 May 1948
at Welch, WV; Pearl Bailey; age 21; born at Big Four, WV; single; living at Crumpler, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Web Site; Haymeadow Baptist Church Cemetery, Hays, Wilkes Co, NC; submitted by
Debbie; 18 Mar 2014.
Dean Clyde Elledge; born 17 Jun 1918 in NC; died 29 Nov 1982 in Statesville, Iredell Co, NC; buried here;
double headstone photo shown with wife, Pearl Bailey; "TOGETHER FOREVER".
(No death date listed for her. She may not be buried here)
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, Panther, taken on 8/9 Jan 1920, Page 261A,
Family #173.
Listed as Charlie Steele, age 1 yr, 1 month, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel.
2. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV, Sandy River District, taken on 15 Apr 1930, Page 235A, Family #200.
Listed as Charles Steele, age 12, born in WV, in household of father, Lewis Steel,
3. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #27740; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charlie Steele; age 38; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; 1 previous marriage; miner; living at
Avondale, WV; son of Lewis and Florence (Taylor) Steele; married on 7 Sep 1957 at Clintwood, VA;
Betty Jean Muncy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of
A.B. and Fannie (Laing) Muncy.
1. Dickenson Co, VA; Marriage License #27740; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Charlie Steele; age 38; born in McDowell Co, WV; divorced; 1 previous marriage; miner; living at
Avondale, WV; son of Lewis and Florence (Taylor) Steele; married on 7 Sep 1957 at Clintwood, VA;
Betty Jean Muncy; age 21; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; living at Avondale, WV; daughter of
A.B. and Fannie (Laing) Muncy.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Ronald Steele
Also Known As Ronnie Lee Steele
Residence Date 01 Oct 2000-05 Dec 2008
Residence Place Peterstown, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 19 Feb 1947
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 05 Dec 2008
Address 127 RR 1 # 127
Address Continued Peterstown, West Virginia 24963
Address Date 01 Oct 2000-05 Dec 2008
2nd Address RR 80
2nd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1994-01 May 1995
3rd Address RR 3
3rd Address Continued Iaeger, West Virginia 24844
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1989-31 Dec 1996
Possible Relatives Desiree J Steele, Phyllis A Steele, Randy J Steele..."
1. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Phyllis Ann Steele, 70, of Peterstown, WV passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019 in Lewisburg, WV.
Phyllis was born on September 25, 1948 in Panther, WV a daughter of the late Bob and Maggie Cline.
Throughout her wonderful life she met Ronnie L. Steele, her husband and one true love of 53 years,
together they lived of the Jesus faith and raised five children. Mrs. Steele enjoyed attending church with
her husband and pastor Mr. Steele, son Danny Steele, and family. Cooking huge meals for her family and
always giving out seconds, and playing along with her grandkids. Phyllis was loved by many including,
sister in-laws, brother in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents she is
preceded in death by three sisters Jean Sawin, Doris Pierce and Florine Cline. Survivors include her husband Ronnie L. Steele; five children Ronald Steele, Donald Steele, Danny Steele, Lisa (Larry) Murphy and Randy Steele; five grandchildren Heather Steele, Alyssa Paige Murphy, Randy Jay Steele, Jr., Kalee Steele and Averi Steele; two great grandchildren Selena Phillips and Cynthia “CJ” Phillips; a sister Mable Hilts; two brothers Bobby Cline and Billy Cline; and a host of other loving family and friends. You’ll always be our“Mawmaw” and Pawpaws “Wife”. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Wednesday June 26th in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Butch White and Rev. Doug Steele
officiating. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV...."
1. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude Sherman Adams
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1922
Birth Place: Grayson, Virginia, USA
Residence Place: Grant, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Registration Date: 1942
Employer: Frank Warner
Weight: 160
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: Leona Adams
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Claude Sherman Adams Self (Head)
Leona Adams Mother"
2. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #2084; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Adams; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living at Grant, Grayson Co, VA; son of
Colonel and Leona (Rutherford) Adams; married on 22 Jan 1940 in Independence, VA; Clyde
Sexton; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living in Grant, VA; daughter of J.G. and Phronia
(Sullivan) Sexton.
3. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claud Sherman Adams
[Claude Adams]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 25 Feb 1921
Birth Place: Grant Grayso, Virginia
Death Date: 26 Feb 2003
Father: Colonel E Adams
Mother: Leona Rutherford
SSN: 231147674
Notes: Feb 1940: Name listed as CLAUD SHERMAN ADAMS;
05 Mar 2003: Name listed as CLAUDE ADAMS"
4. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Claude Adams
SSN: 231-14-7674
Last Residence:
24815 Berwind, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Born: 26 Feb 1922
Died: 26 Feb 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (Before 1951)"
1. Grayson Co, VA; Marriage License #2084; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Claude Adams; age 21; born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living at Grant, Grayson Co, VA; son of Colonel
and Leona (Rutherford) Adams; married on 22 Jan 1940 in Independence, VA; Clyde Sexton; age 21;
born in Grayson Co, VA; single; living in Grant, VA; daughter of J.G. and Phronia (Sullivan) Sexton.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #87-009062; Ancestry.com Website.
Bobby Randall Steele; age 24; born 5 Nov 1962 in WV; divorced; this is his second marriage; first
marriage ended 28 Jul 1986; 12th grade education; living at Geneal Delivery, Iaeger, WV; son of
Charlie and Betty Jean (Muncy) Steele; married on 6 Mar 1987 at Grundy, VA; Elizabeth Jo Kinser;
age 22; born 4 Jan 1965 in WV; single; 12th grade education; living at Box 257, Brentom WV;
daughter of Bobby Gene and Judy Diane (Cox) Kinser.
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Bobby R Steele [Bobby Steele]
Birth Date 5 Nov 1962
Address PO Box 256
Residence Brenton, WV
Postal Code 24818-0256
Second Residence Date 1996
Second Address PO Box 295
Second Residence Brenton, WV
Second Postal Code 24818-0295"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Bobby R Steele [Bobby Randall Steele] [R Steele Bobby]
Birth Date Nov 1962
Residence Date 1991-2020
Address Po Box 256
Residence Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24818
Second Residence Date 2016-2019
Second Address 261 Double Camp Branch Rd
Second Residence Brentom West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24818
Third Residence Date 1996-1997
Third Address Po Box 295
Third Residence Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24818
Fourth Address Doublecamp Branch Rd
Fourth Residence Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24818"
4. Stafford Funeral Home; Lynco, WV; Posted Obit.
"Bobby Randall Steele, 62, of Brenton, WV passed away on October 24, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born on November 5, 1962 in Welch, WV a son of the late Charlie and Betty Muncy Steele. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. At just 17 years old, Randall began a career that would span more than three decades, driving an eighteen-wheeler hauling coal through the hills and valleys of West Virginia. For 35 years, he remained committed to this demanding profession, embodying the resilience and strength that defined so much of his character. He was deeply devoted to his wife, Elizabeth Steele, with whom he shared a life built on love and mutual respect. Together they raised two children, a son Charles Steele, and a daughter Samantha Steele (Hubbard). His role as a grandfather brought him immense joy, he adored his four grandchildren Cheyenne, Isabella, Diana and Jaxon Hubbard and found great joy in watching them grow. Randall is also remembered by a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews who survive him. Randall will be remembered for his steadfast commitment to those he loved and the legacy of hard work he leaves behind. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him. A graveside service will be held at 12 pm on Monday, November 3rd at the Shannon Cemetery, Baileysville, WV with Rev. Chris Lester officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV "
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #87-009062; Ancestry.com Website.
Bobby Randall Steele; age 24; born 5 Nov 1962 in WV; divorced; this is his second marriage; first
marriage ended 28 Jul 1986; 12th grade education; living at Geneal Delivery, Iaeger, WV; son of
Charlie and Betty Jean (Muncy) Steele; married on 6 Mar 1987 at Grundy, VA; Elizabeth Jo Kinser;
age 22; born 4 Jan 1965 in WV; single; 12th grade education; living at Box 257, Brentom WV;
daughter of Bobby Gene and Judy Diane (Cox) Kinser.
2. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Elizabeth Steele
Birth Date 4 Jan 1965
Residence Date 1995
Address PO Box 256
Residence Brenton, WV
Postal Code 24818-0256"
3. U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name Elizabeth Jo Steele [Elizabeth B Steele]
Birth Date Jan 1965
Residence Date 1994-2018
Address Po Box 256
Residence Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Postal Code 24818
Second Residence Date 2020
Second Address 261 Double Camp Branch Rd
Second Residence Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Second Postal Code 24818
Third Residence Date 2002-2008
Third Address Brenton
Third Residence Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Third Postal Code 24818
Fourth Address 982 982nd
Fourth Residence Brenton, West Virginia, USA
Fourth Postal Code 24818"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 124; WV Archives Website.
Manuel Horeluk; age 25; born in Keystone, WV; single; living at Worth, WV; married on 12 Nov 1954
in Welch, WV; Mildred Realene Colazzo; age 21; born at Homecreek, VA; single; living at Mohawk,
WV.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1954); Page 124; WV Archives Website.
Manuel Horeluk; age 25; born in Keystone, WV; single; living at Worth, WV; married on 12 Nov 1954
in Welch, WV; Mildred Realene Colazzo; age 21; born at Homecreek, VA; single; living at Mohawk,
WV.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mildred Realene Horeluk went to be with the Lord and all of her loved one’s on Sunday, October 2, 2022."To cherish her memories, she leaves behind one son, Manuel Horeluk, Jr. of Welch, West Virginia; one sister, Erma Jean Cline of Bluefield, West Virginia; a very special cousin, Timmy Knuckles of Kimball, West Virginia and an additional very special friend, Robert Forte of Northfork, West Virginia whom she took to as an additional son; a host of nieces and nephews; Betty and Herman Stacey of Kimball; three favorite nieces: Mildred Louise Johnson of Bluefield, Debbie Rose of Bluefield and Charolette Castle of Florida.
"Mildred graduated and went on to work at Grace Hospital where she worked for sixteen years and was head of Third Old Wing Men’s Ward; additionally, Mildred founded The Kimball Visitors and Veterans Center of Kimball which operated from 2006 until 2020.
"Mildred will be sadly missed as she had ways of touching people’s hearts, loved reading her Bible and talking to people about The Lord - and would do anything for anyone to help them out in a time of need.
"Graveside Service will be held Friday, October 7, 2022, at 1:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Brenda Hall at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
"Family respectfully requests that no flowers be sent at this time. Monetary donations to offset the costs of the funeral are greatly appreciated and may be sent to Mr. Manuel Horeluk, Jr., 30 Maple Terrace, Welch, West Virginia 24801.
"Fanning Funeral Home of Welch is serving the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com."
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14573; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edgar Estep; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living at
Panther, WV; son of Burl and Bessie (Justice) Estep; married on 26 Jun 1961 at Grundy, VA; Mildred
Jean Steele; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework; living at
Avondale, WV; daughter of Charlie and Betty (Muncy) Steele.
2. United States Public Records, 1970-2009: LDS Web Site.
"Name Edgar G Estep
Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
Residence Place Panther, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 12 Nov 1942
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address HC 63 Box
Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
Address Date 01 Jul 2005-29 Oct 2007
2nd Address HC 63
2nd Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
2nd Address Date 30 Dec 2000-15 Nov 2001
3rd Address 206 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Panther, West Virginia 24872
3rd Address Date 01 Dec 1984-01 Jan 2004
Possible Relatives David D Estep, Eric Estep, Mary L Estep, Mildred J Estep"
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit,
"Edgar Estep, 77, of Panther, WV, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA."Edgar was born November 12, 1942, in Hurley, VA, a son of the late Burl and Bessie Justice Estep. He was a disabled coal miner, and of the Pentecostal Faith. He enjoyed going to church. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and having his family together.
"In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Jean Estep; four sisters, Ethel Blankenship, Brookie Hunt, Patsy Estep, and Josie Coleman; and four brothers, Kirk, George, Boone, and Lawrence Estep.
"Survivors include four sons, David (Mary) Estep of Panther, Larry (Jennifer) Estep of Clover, SC; Timmy (Lisa) Estep of Ikes Fork, and Gary (Dawnetta) Estep of Panther; two sisters, Lena Dotson of Gary and Marlene (Timmy) Bailey of Panther; grandchildren, Eric, Tiffany, Chad, Kevin, Cameron, Stacy, Deziree, Seira, Devin, Aimie, Amber, Andrew, great grandchildren, Lila, EJ, Kylee, Jason, Lashae, Olivia, Owen, Brian, Briar Rose, and Kendrick.
"Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 6, 2020 at 12 noon with Pastor Andrew Hatfield, Reverend Charlie Abraham and Assistant Pastor Chris Riffe officiating at the Panther Missionary Baptist Church at Panther. Burial will follow in the Estep Family Cemetery at Greenbrier near Panther. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Thursday evening, November 5, 2020 after 6 p.m. Evening service will be held at 7 p.m.
"Services will be held in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, mask are to be worn by all attending and social distancing is to be practiced.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #14573; Ancestry.com Web Site.
Edgar Estep; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; laborer; living at
Panther, WV; son of Burl and Bessie (Justice) Estep; married on 26 Jun 1961 at Grundy, VA; Mildred
Jean Steele; age 18; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; no previous marriage; housework; living at
Avondale, WV; daughter of Charlie and Betty (Muncy) Steele.
2. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Mildred Jean Estep, 73, of Panther, WV, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, in the Charleston Area Medical Center, Memorial Division, in Charleston, WV."Mildred was born March 20, 1943, in Iaeger, WV, a daughter of the late Charlie and Cynthia Matney Steele. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and loved going to church and serving Jesus.
" In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Kenny, Dean Richard, and Freddy Steele; and one sister, Barbara Cricket Rambo.
"Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Edgar Estep of the home; four sons, David (Mary) Estep of Panther, WV, Larry (Jennifer) Estep of South Carolina, Franklin Timmy (Lisa) Estep of Ikes Fork, WV, and Gary (Dawnetta) Estep of Panther, WV; one daughter, Kylee Estep of the home; grandchildren, Eric (Tiffany) Estep of Panther, WV, Chad Estep of Welch, WV, Kevin and Cameron Estep of Welch, WV, Stacie Estep of Panther, WV, Deziree Stinson of Pineville, WV, Devin (Aimie) Estep of Wilmore, WV, and Amber (Andrew) Hatfield of Hampton, WV; great grandchildren, Lila Estep of Panther, WV, EJ Estep of Panther, WV, Lashay Stinson of Pineville, WV, Jason Stinson of Pineville, WV; and soon to arrive, Olivia Grace Estep; five brothers, Ronnie (Phyllis) Steele of Peterstown, WV, Wayne (Dorothy) Steele of Peterstown, WV, Doug (Brenda) Steele of Pipestem, WV, Randall (Elizabeth) Steele of Pineville, WV, and Brian Steele of Mile Branch, WV; six sisters, Florence Bryant of Panther, WV, Eunice Stacy and husband Ralph of Oceana, WV, Brenda Browning and husband Jessie of Lerona, WV, Charlotte Justice and husband Carter of Lerona, WV, Patty Kennedy and husband Archie of Avondale, WV, Lynn Kennedy and husband Wendall of Avondale, WV; and a special niece, Debra Davis of Roderfield, WV.
"Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at one o’clock, with Reverend William Daugherty, Brother Roger Roberts and Reverend Butch White officiating at the Church of Zion at Ikes Fork, WV. Burial will follow in the Estep Family Cemetery at Greenbrier near Panther, WV...."
1. "The Heritage of McDowell Co, WV, 1858-1995"; McDowell Co, WV Historical Society; 1995;
"John W. and Mae Christian, Miner" article; Page 119; submitted by Marie Brownfield, Raysal, WV.
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009, LDS Web Site.
"Name Linda Louise Burton
Also Known As Linda Louise Christian
Residence Date 01 Oct 2003-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Mio, Michigan, United States
Birth Date 02 Oct 1947
Phone Number..."
"Phone Number Recorded Date 25 Mar 2008
Address 2165 Maier Rd
Address Continued Mio, Michigan 48647
Address Date 01 Oct 2003-25 Mar 2008
2nd Address 3071 Ponemah Dr
2nd Address Continued Fenton, Michigan 48430
2nd Address Date 01 Sep 2000
3rd Address 8025 McDermitt Dr Apt 110
3rd Address Continued Davison, Michigan 48423
3rd Address Date 01 Oct 1984
Possible Relatives Aaron P Burton, Adam Stephen-Boyd Burton, Bob Christian, Bobby Allen Christian, Boyd D Burton, Christian B Burton, Jeannie Marie Christian, Robert A Christian, Sarah R Burton"